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Colombia Celebrates 60 Years of Salsa Dance Festival in Cali

Cali, a sprawling metropolis nestled amid Colombia’s southwestern mountain ranges, has long been known as the country’s capital of salsa.

About 1,500 salsa dancers will be performing during the five days of the Salsodromo parade in the western Colombian city Cali, which marks the start of the 60th Fair of Cali.
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A dancer preparing himself during the Salsa show on Wednesday, among more than 1,500 professional dancers that will perfom during more than three hours..
A dancer preparing himself during the Salsa show on Wednesday, among more than 1,500 professional dancers that will perfom during more than three hours.. Photo:EFE
Cali's salsa dance festival started on Monday with live performances of Cuban legends Los Van Van.
Cali's salsa dance festival started on Monday with live performances of Cuban legends Los Van Van. Photo:EFE
The Grupo Niche and the Guayacan Orquestra have also been invited to perform this year, along with Puerto Rican singer Andy Montañez.
The Grupo Niche and the Guayacan Orquestra have also been invited to perform this year, along with Puerto Rican singer Andy Montañez. Photo:EFE
More than a hundred of dancing couples will also showcase their passion for salsa, with a public representing largely foreign tourists.
More than a hundred of dancing couples will also showcase their passion for salsa, with a public representing largely foreign tourists. Photo:EFE
A dancer preparing herself during the Salsa show on Wednesday, among more than 1,500 professional dancers.
A dancer preparing herself during the Salsa show on Wednesday, among more than 1,500 professional dancers. Photo:EFE
The event gathered almost 3,000 artists this year, for a parade of about 1,5 kilometer long paying tribute to the city's architecture.
The event gathered almost 3,000 artists this year, for a parade of about 1,5 kilometer long paying tribute to the city's architecture. Photo:EFE
The festival is due to close in Saturday.
The festival is due to close in Saturday. Photo:EFE
Published 27 December 2017
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